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317 on Rice Park is an extraordinary wedding venue situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1914, this antique location and its team have hosted several events and look forward to celebrating your next chapter. With delicious catering and ample room for entertainment, you can have the soirée you've always wanted.

Facilities and Capacity

With over 100 years of history, 317 on Rice Park has been a St. Paul landmark since 1914. The venue can accommodate small to medium-sized weddings with up to 300 guests and has a selection of historic and stately event spaces available. Featuring elegant decor, warm lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows, the main ballroom is the perfect setting for stunning wedding celebrations. Couples can exchange vows surrounded by their loved ones before heading outside for wedding photos while guests enjoy a quiet drink in the bar. After the photos, the gorgeous ballroom can be reconfigured to host the reception meal. The property also features lovely get-ready rooms where the newlyweds can prepare.If you desire a private area for your wedding ceremony or reception, 317 on Rice Park has spaces for your special day. Besides these areas, you and your guests may also find plenty of parking spaces on location. For more information about the facilities they offer, contact this venue today.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$400

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of 317 on Rice Park

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Sonya Sent on 07/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue!

I have nothing but great things to say about our party/wedding at 317 on Rice Park! Nicole R was amazing to work with throughout our event. She is incredibly insightful and knowledgeable about events (and weddings) that we put our full trust in her and her team and didn't have to worry about anything during the event!

We cannot stress how incredibly easy it was to work with Nicole, from the food & drinks menu/orders to the audio-visual team she used to help us live-stream our event. Her team and AV specialists were kind, courteous, and knowledgeable, and the way that Nicole supported us before, during, and after our event was better than we would have expected. Also, the food/drink selections were excellent! Everyone loved the food and the crab cakes were bar none. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable and prepared drinks to perfection.

The venue, 317 on Rice Park, is a wonderful location and is easily accessible. The street and garage parking are adjacent to the venue. The venue is ADA-accessible, and with double doors, we could easily traverse the entire building. Additionally, the decor was perfect and we did not have to do anything extra to spruce it up.

317 on Rice Park and Nicole and her team are gems! It was a perfect place for our non-traditional wedding and we had plenty of space to socialize and enjoy the day.
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 11/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING! Book your wedding here

I really can't say enough positive things about our experience with 317 on Rice Park. We worked with TamMichelle and everything went so smoothly. We made our reservation in March for a Saturday in November, it was so nice to be able to book 6 months out where most venues are booked over a year out. The venue is beautiful, we were able to do our ceremony and reception there. They were very accommodating & flexible to what we wanted, food was great, service was great - I highly recommend!
Alilynnw
Alison Sent on 09/10/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Our venue was romantic, elegant, and magical on our wedding day. The unique style of 317 fit who we are as a couple and our wedding planner did everything in her power to make sure it stayed that way. She was phenomenal to work with and we were extremely happy with every penny we put into making it such a special ocassion with them.
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User6777089 Sent on 10/12/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
317 is not only a stunning space to have your ceremony and reception but the staff is absolutely wonderful as well. Maxyne and Marnie both helped with our wedding and they were both fantastic! Every bride wants to be well taken care of and assured that the finest details will be carried out, which is exactly how our wedding day went. I found 317 to be very reasonable and I appreciate the ability to customize your meals and beverage packages to fit your budget. Our wedding was about 100 people and I loved the way we were able to do ceremony in one room, dinner in another, and back to the first room for dancing. Our guests kept complimenting how beautiful the space was too. You really will save a lot of money on décor as 317 doesn't need much!
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Chanyel Sent on 06/16/2010
4.8 out of 5 rating
I LOVED this venue. The natural woodwork and detail inside this building is amazing. We had both our ceremony and reception here and I'm so glad we did. We worked with Kelly, the wedding coordinator for this venue and she was GREAT! Everything ran so smoothly thanks to her.
Laura
Laura Sent on 03/06/2012
4 out of 5 rating
space, food, and wait staff were all fabulous. the management company was not the best - at all. there were many lapses in communication, we went through three points of contact, we had numerous wrong quotes (off by thousands), and often had difficulty getting what we were asking for. However, the day of management was absolutely flawless and everything was as it was supposed to be. also, as a side note, the space is a bit large, so if you are looking to fully decorate it may be difficult on a limited budget!
Zeph & Dana
Zeph Sent on 03/11/2013
3.7 out of 5 rating
The reception space at 317 is absolutely gorgeous so despite a few hiccups along the way, it was well worth it. We rented the Riverside room and John's bar and it was great having our own private bar for the reception. Our representative with 317 changed a couple months after we signed the contract, so that was a little stressful. The food and bar packages were pretty confusing, but in the end Teresa helped make it work for us. We received tons of compliments on the food that was served - primarily about the steak and the appetizers. Overall, our experience with 317 was good, but pricey and a little disorganized at times.
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Sara Sent on 06/11/2008
3.6 out of 5 rating
The venue is beautiful, needs very little decorating. Food was amazingly good. Received many positive comments about the venue from our guests. Communication pre-wedding was sketchy on one or two occasions, but everything went exactly as planned on the wedding day.
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317 on Rice Park frequently asked questions

317 on Rice Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
317 on Rice Park includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at 317 on Rice Park includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by 317 on Rice Park for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Park
317 on Rice Park offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
317 on Rice Park offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
317 on Rice Park offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
317 on Rice Park offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
317 on Rice Park is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value, 4.3 in average response time and 4.3 in flexibility.
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